On the occasion of World Cancer Day (WCD) on Monday, hospitals across the city held campaigns to spread awareness on the disease. The campaigns will be held as part of the World Cancer Week.

On the occasion of World Cancer Day (WCD) on Monday, hospitals across the city held campaigns to spread awareness on the disease. The campaigns will be held as part of the World Cancer Week.

Medanta - The Medicity took a pledge and promised to fight the menace in India.

Speaking at a press conference at Medanta, Dr Naresh Trehan, chairman and managing director of the hospital, said, "Over 5 lakh people in India lose their lives to cancer each year. There is need to implement public health preventive measures."

The campaign, in association with NGOs - CanSupport and CanKids - aims to spread awareness about the disease and provide medical and emotional support to patients.